Substance Abuse Licensed Therapist College Medical Center Phoenix - 2.0 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $30.46 - $36.55 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Licensed Clinical Social Worker Care documentation English Outpatient experience Substance abuse counseling Substance abuse Working with individuals with mental health conditions Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Managing patient records Medical terminology Group counseling Group therapy instruction Full Job Description College Medical Center Phoenix is proud to be the newest addition to College Health Enterprises. We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, and organizational pride. Become part of a team that provides a respectful environment, collaboration, a tight-knit group, and autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience. Job Summary The Substance Abuse Therapist provides outpatient behavioral health and recovery-focused services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. This role conducts comprehensive clinical assessments, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, and delivers evidence-based counseling through individual, family, and/or group therapy. The therapist partners closely with patients, families, internal providers, and community resources to support recovery, relapse prevention, and overall wellness. Responsibilities also include crisis planning, care coordination, support during transitions of care, participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, and timely, accurate clinical documentation to ensure safe, compassionate, and goal-focused treatment.

Job Qualifications:

Must hold one of the following: active licensure as an MFT, LCSW, or Psychologist; registration with the Arizona Board as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Social Worker, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor; or current registration as a Psychological Assistant with the Board of Psychology. Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with individuals with serious mental illness. Minimum of 2 years of experience working with clients with substance use disorders. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Solid understanding of psychiatric diagnoses, clinical terminology, and basic medical record documentation. Experience and skill in group facilitation. Must complete NCI training requirements within 90 days of hire. Must possess a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Job-Specific Duties:

Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Facilitate group therapy and provide supportive individual counseling within scope of practice. Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment updates, and discharge summaries. Monitor patient progress, attendance, and participation in treatment. Collaborate with physicians, families, case managers, and other providers to coordinate care and discharge planning. Respond appropriately to crisis situations and implement behavioral interventions as needed. Follow program policies, billing procedures, and mandatory reporting requirements. Participate in treatment team meetings and complete other duties as assigned. If you are passionate about making a difference and seeking a supportive team environment to grow your skills, we welcome your application. Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CMC Phoenix roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay that CMC Phoenix in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Notice We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from College Medical Center Phoenix, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At College Medical Center and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at College Medical Center Phoenix and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. You will receive emails from the domain @cmcphoenix.com. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning College Medical Center Phoenix or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate College Medical Center Phoenix subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Pay:

$30.46 - $36.55 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person